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Crochet Provisional Cast-On

One of the provisional cast-on method utilising chain stitches with a crochet hook. Use a different yarn preferablly a slipperty asian cord or cotton as the stitches are unravelled later on for grafting or knitting in an opposite direction. Great technique for short-row toe-up socks.

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PLEASE WATCH IN HIGH QUALITY WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE!!! You need: Yarn Loom Knitting Tool

How to Unravel a Sweater to Recycle Yarn

Unraveling sweaters is a great way to use yarn and re-create something new.

How to Knit a Starbella Ruffle Scarf

Milly, our Knitting and Yarn Expert here at Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop in Bonney Lake, will show you how to knit a Starbella Ruffle Scarf. This project is easier than you think! Even those that have never knitted before can create this beautiful ruffle scarf. Supplies: 1 Skein of Starbella Yarn Clover Bamboo Size 7 Needles We carry Starbella in a variety of beautiful colors so that you can create a scarf for every season. Want to learn knitting or do you need help with a project? Milly teaches Knitting and Crocheting classes here at our Bonney Lake store. Check out our calendar to view and register for classes: www.bfranklincrafts.com Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop, Bonney Lake (253) 862-6822 www.bfranklincrafts.com

How To Make Plastic Yarn… Plarn

I made this How to video to show people how to recycle plastic bags and make yarn with them. This plastic yarn is called plarn.

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So I am a continental knitter and was taught the method of Norwegian Purling from my Danish Grandmother. It makes doing rib or seed stitch a breeze, especially when you do not have to bring the working yarn in the front of your work! Pattern: www.cometosilver.com My blog is: hsailormoon.blogspot.com My Ravelry Screen Name: HSailorMoon Iam on Twitter @HSailorMoon

Cast Off Thursday: Episode #3 “UFO’s (Unfinished Objects)

Being that I'm starting to concentrate more on knitting I really don't have much to show this week. I hope everyone still enjoys this video and has a blessed week!

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Darn Good Yarn (www.darngoodyarn.com) owner, Nicole, shows you how to make her very own "80 ways to save the earth tote" . On this video I show you how to make the can tab strap which I call for. I used 94 tabs (no I didn't drink all of that... I had help!)I also used 300g of yarn called "The Skinny". You can get it here: darngoodyarn.com It's on sale too. The rest of the pattern can be found on www.DarnGoodYarn.com Oh yea and you can make bracelets and belts out of this as well.

Cascade Yarn Trunk Show

Join us for our "Sip of Tea and a Taste of Cascade" Yarn Trunk Show, Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm This FREE event is a Cascade Yarn trunk show that Milly, our Knitting and Yarn Expert, will be co-hosting with a Cascade Yarn representative at our Bonney Lake store. Sip on tea and nosh on appetizers while you experience the wonder of Cascade Yarns. The representative will supply yarn for you to try. There will be door prizes and an exclusive 25% off of all our regular price Cascade Yarns (we carry in store). Don't miss out on this rare opportunity--bring your knitting needles favorite tea cup to join the fun!

Increasing Knit Stitches: M1 (Make One)

In partnership with AllFreeKnitting.com and http I am pleased to present this video on how to increase knit stitches with the M1 stitch. M1 allows you to create a knit stitch inbetween two stitches from the previous row without adding any holes to your fabric. For more free knitting patterns, tips and tutorials go to AllFreeKnitting.com

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